Research Fellowship (MSc) – Natural Bioactives and Nutraceuticals

iBET,  has an open position for a research fellowship available within the integrated project “Agenda VIIAFOOD – Plataforma para a Valorização, Industrialização e Inovação comercial para o Agroalimentar”, framed in the notice nº 02/C05-i01/2022, financed by the Program for Recovery and Resilience (PRR) through CE

• MSc with a minimum value of 16 in the scientific areas described above;
• Experience in extraction of natural compounds (bioactives, pigments, proteins) from plant matrices;
• Experience in analytical methodologies including liquid and gas chromatography (HPLC, GC);
• Experience in bioactivity assays (antioxidant activity assays);
• Experience in new product development;
• Good organizational and communication skills and ability to work as part of a team;
• Proficient use of the English language.

1) Development of extracts rich in natural compounds;

2) Characterization of the extracts regarding their chemical composition and bioactivities;

3) Incorporation of developed ingredients in food products.

The fellowship will have a duration of 6 months, eventually renewed until the end of project, without prejudice of the maximum limits foreseen by law. The expected starting date is 10 of March of 2025.

Apply now with your detailed CV, motivation letter, and diploma certificates to jobs@ibet.pt, referring to the job reference in the subject of the email “Ref. PRRVFD_JAN_2025”.